Mazda CX-9 vs Toyota Highlander Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2018 catalog dimensions. Mazda CX-9 · Toyota Highlander
- Length199.4 in
- Height69.0 in
- Wheelbase115.3 in
- Ground clearance0.4 in – 8.7 in
- Curb weight4,166 lb – 4,361 lb
- Width77.5 in
- Toyota Highlander width75.8 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 6.9 in shorter (199.4 in vs 192.5 in)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 1.7 in narrower (77.5 in vs 75.8 in)
- Height: Mazda CX-9 is 0.9 in taller (69.0 in vs 68.1 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-9 has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (115.3 in vs 109.8 in)
- Ground clearance: Toyota Highlander has 3.5 in more ground clearance (4.5 in vs 8.0 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 147 lb heavier (4,264 lb vs 4,410 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Toyota Highlander has 3.5 in more ground clearance (4.5 in vs 8.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Mazda CX-9 has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (115.3 in vs 109.8 in)
- Length: Toyota Highlander is 6.9 in shorter (199.4 in vs 192.5 in)
- Curb weight: Toyota Highlander is 147 lb heavier (4,264 lb vs 4,410 lb)
- Width: Toyota Highlander is 1.7 in narrower (77.5 in vs 75.8 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is shorter by 6.9 in Check garage fit for Mazda CX-9 · garage fit for Toyota Highlander
- Narrower for tight parkingToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander is narrower by 1.7 in
- More ground clearanceToyota Highlander — Toyota Highlander has 3.5 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintToyota Highlander — Based on length × width (Toyota Highlander)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Mazda CX-9 | Toyota Highlander | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 199.4 in | 192.5 in | 6.9 in |
| Width | 77.5 in | 75.8 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 69.0 in | 68.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 115.3 in | 109.8 in | 5.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 4.5 in | 8.0 in | 3.5 in |
| Curb weight | 4,264 lb | 4,410 lb | 147 lb |
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